Accounts payable clerk

Supertemp; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Supertemp in Halifax is seeking an accounting clerk to support general ledger activities and daily financial tasks.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience, solid Excel and accounting software skills, and a keen eye for detail. You will prepare journals, costings, budgets, and financial reports while maintaining organized records.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years accounting experience or equivalent.
• General ledger and reporting familiarity preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and postings.
• Perform costing and budgeting calculations.
• Handle clerical duties including filing and records.
• Perform general office tasks as needed.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Prepare periodic reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Education

College certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program number 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
• Accounting

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Private sector

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Prepare reports

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Word

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Accounting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Bondable

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Team player

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available